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Abeid, J and Arditi, D (2003) Photo-net: an integrated system for controlling construction progress. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 10(03), 162–71.

Duyshart, B, Walker, D, Mohamed, S and Hampson, K (2003) An example of developing a business model for information and communication technologies (ICT) adoption on construction projects - the National Museum of Australia project. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 10(03), 179–92.

Luu, D T, Ng, S T and Chen, S E (2003) Parameters governing the selection of procurement system - an empirical survey. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 10(03), 209–18.

Nassar, K (2003) Construction contracts in a competitive market: C3M, a simulation game. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 10(03), 172–8.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: bidding; construction industry; games; management; simulation; competitive advantage
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0969-9988
  • URL: http://titania.emeraldinsight.com/vl=1289930/cl=13/nw=1/rpsv/cw/mcb/09699988/v10n3/s2/p172
  • Abstract:
    Simulation games provide practical decision-making and strategy development experiences to students in a classroom setting. Having the ability to develop a bidding strategy that secures work and increases market share is vital in a competitive market. This paper presents a simulation game, called C3M (Construction Contracts in a Competitive Market), which mimics a bidding situation and allows users to experiment with different strategies. It is aimed at upper undergraduate students taking courses in construction management or cost and bid analysis, but can be utilized also in a professional training program. The game introduces the principles of competitive bidding through a series of simulated bidding decisions and provides for interaction between the bid prices of the competing teams over a simulated period of time. It can be implemented on any commercial spreadsheet, as described. Trial runs are provided to test the interlocking nature of the decisions made.

Toakley, A R and Marosszeky, M (2003) Towards total project quality - a review of research needs. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 10(03), 219–28.

Wirahadikusumah, R (2003) Application of dynamic programming and simulation for sewer management. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 10(03), 193–208.